Description
Mushroom Orzo Pilaf is a quick and delicious side dish that goes with any grilled food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium shallot, finely diced, (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 ounces mushrooms, diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups liquid, use vegetable broth, chicken broth, or even water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh parsley, minced for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallots and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms have released their liquid and begin to brown.
- Add the remaining oil and orzo and saute until the orzo begins to toast and starts to turn golden.
- Stir in the broth and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid, stirring occasionally for about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Gently fluff orzo with a fork and garnish with the parsley.